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My son is a little over 2 weeks old. He hasn’t been sleeping well, so I’m super sleep deprived. I’ve been really needing a break just to get a good nap. My mother in law has offered to babysit him for a few hours so I can get a nap. I’m not sure seeing as he has never been away from me. Would it be a good idea to let her babysit for a few hours , or is he too young? Any advice Is appreciated!

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Absolutely! If you trust her than there should be nothing to worry about. Would she be willing to watch him at your house? That way he will be close if he needs you and you have peace of mind that he's close by

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Everybody needs sleep

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This is exactly what you should do! Use your village.

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Don’t ever feel bad about taking care of yourself.  I’d just nap wherever she’s watching baby so if she needs you for feeding or whatnot you’re there.  I used to nap at my in laws all the time when my second was born.  It was so nice to know he was getting loved on and I could get a little refresher.☺️

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I’d say let her watch the baby at your house while you sleep! Turn a fan on and rest away! That way if it’s absolutely necessary for you to attend to the baby, you’ll be there

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I would request that my MIL watch him at my house if I don’t want to be far from baby. It’s normal to want to be close by. 
Then put on some white noise and get some much needed sleep Momma

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You're lucky. Take the help or you'll burn out.

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I’d say give it a try. It did not work for me because every noise the baby makes I wake up so I couldn’t relax enough to actually nap knowing the baby was awake in the house.

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A few hours won’t do much. I’d co sleep and skip the sitter

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